Lincoln Aviator: High Voltage Battery Charging System / Removal and Installation - Charge Status Indicator (CSI) - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Removal

1.   WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

   Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
   

1. Open the charge status indicator door.
   

1. Remove the LH side fender splash shield.
   Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   

1. Release the clips and pull the charge status indicator door housing away from the vehicle.
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   1. Remove the screws.
      
   2. Release the retaining tab back and remove the charge port light ring.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.